Abstract: A sledge hammer with an elongate handle having a longitudinal axis and a flexible generally geometrically uniform removable mass affixed to the handle at a distal end thereof. The mass is secured to the handle with a bolt adapted to extend through the mass and into the distal end of the handle. The bolt is threaded and engages mating threads in the handle. A cone is disposed on the distal end of the handle between the handle and the mass to secure the mass to the handle In the best mode, the mass is a ball which may be perfectly round or have one or more flat surfaces. The ball should have some dampening properties.

Abstract: A slip and counter fight simulation apparatus has a plurality of arms that move in random/programmable fashion, directing jabs, hooks and upper-cut punches at an individual to thereby promote physical fitness, and provide fight training and/or fight simulations. The fight simulation apparatus comprises at least two substantially parallel opposing side walls. Each side wall includes at least three height-adjustable arms that traverse separate slots and are substantially parallel to one another. A glove appendage member is located on a proximate end of each of the arms. At least one counter area/element is provided. The arms are constructed and arranged to provide different punch configurations, including hook punches, straight punches or uppercuts and uppercut type punches, respectively.

Abstract: A hand protector for use in punching bag exercises comprising a concave shield and a grip mounted in the open mouth of the shield. The shield is shaped and sized to receive a human hand when the hand is wrapped around the grip in the manner to form a fist.

Abstract: A punching bag base and punching bag assembly. The base provides multiple areas to store exercise accessories such as weighted dumbbells and weighted ankle weights. In one form, the areas formed in the base to receive weights or related exercise equipment form a shape that is complementary to that of the equipment stored in it. In another form, the base can be of a generally hollow construction to accept ballast to provide additional stability of the base when it is placed on a floor or related support structure. The system may also include an integrated hook placed on the pole that allows the user the ability to hang boxing gloves, towels or other exercise equipment. The system may also include a wheel assembly to facilitate ease of movement.

Abstract: A simulated sparring partner apparatus and method for the training and exercising of a boxer, including a variable path and height track, a target article such as a punching bag or boxing pear suspended from the track, one or more drives for moving the target article along the track, and a control apparatus for controlling the speed and direction of movement of the carriage along the track. The drive may move the punching bag at various speeds and in either direction, either on its own, or as a result of the boxer's actions. Also, the drive may be programmable such that the carriage follows a predetermined path at predetermined speeds.

Abstract: A training device for use in the various martial arts and other competitive sports that responds to a person using the training device. A torso sits on a base, a head is attached to the torso, arms are attached to the torso, and legs may be attached to the torso. Sensors on the torso, head, arms and legs communicate with means for moving the head, torso, arms and legs. A means for controlling the movement of the components can be programmed to move the components in response to, or independently of, the actions of a user of the device.

Abstract: A training apparatus 2 including a mannequin 4, for being struck by a person training for fighting, the apparatus comprising a support structure 6 for supporting the mannequin, the mannequin including a head 16, a torso, two arms 76 (having upper and lower arms) and two legs 10, and having joints at the shoulders 50, hips 56, knees 54 and elbows 52, wherein the joints at the shoulders are configured to variably adjust and fix the position of the upper arms relative to the torso in at least two orthogonal planes, and the joints at the elbows are configured to variably adjust and fix the position of the lower arms relative to the upper arms in at least one plane, the apparatus including ankle attachment means for removably attaching the ankles to the support structure.

Abstract: Devices which facilitate safe martial arts target striking are disclosed. In an aspect, a hand guard device comprising a blocking surface, a grip, and a stabilizer is disclosed. The hand guard device may assist a holder in holding a striking target, such as a board, while protecting a holder hand from wild blows from an individual attempting to strike the striking target. The hand guard device provides a rigid protective barrier for all portions of the holder hand which would normally be exposed, including the thumb.

Abstract: A freestanding mixed martial arts training device includes vertically connected first and second posts, a base stand connected to a lower end of the first post, a water containable pedestal assembly, and primary and secondary striking pads as well as kick training plates height-adjustably mounted to the first and second posts. The first and second posts can be supported in a freestanding state by the base stand with a plurality of suction cup assemblies mounted thereto, or by the pedestal assembly fitted around the base stand without using the suction cup assemblies. The first post is also connected to the base stand via a plurality of screws, so that striking forces applied to the first and second posts can be evenly distributed to the screws without causing a broken and leaking pedestal assembly due to stress concentration thereat. Therefore, the mixed martial arts training device is more practical for use.

Abstract: An apparatus for physical conditioning and strike training is provided and includes an upright cylindrical member extending upwardly from and mounted in a base. A spinning assembly has at least one radially outwardly extending arm that has a first end and a second end. The first end of the arm is rotatably mounted on the upright cylindrical member. A strike target is positioned at the second end of the arm and the strike target is rotatable about the upright cylindrical member.

Abstract: An apparatus for climbing includes an elongate body having an outer surface with a rope-like texture, a length of at least six feet and a diameter not greater than four inches, a stiffness such that it cannot be looped around part of a child, and a mount on one end of the body for connecting the body to an elevated support. The elongate body can be mounted to an elevated support and thereby be suspended from the elevated support to allow a child to climb the apparatus without risking strangulation from looping of the elongate body around part of the child.

Abstract: A height adjustable double end training ball apparatus for use in boxing, martial arts and other combat/fighting sports training. The double end training ball having an aperture that extends through the center of the ball and having openings at each end of the aperture on the surface of the ball; a cord having a length suitable to extend from an upper surface to a lower surface, such as a floor and ceiling, in a room where the double end training ball will be used, wherein one end of said cord is connected to the upper surface and the opposite end of the cord is connected to the lower surface; and a pair of restraining elements. The double end training ball is secured on the cord via the application of the restraining elements, such as clamps, at a position above and below the ball.

Abstract: A martial arts training device includes a target for attachment to a punching bag. The target is a hollow shell containing a filler material. The shell is fixed to a strap that includes a mechanism for securing the strap around a punching bag.

Abstract: An impact-absorbing structure includes a vertical hollow column that telescopically receives a post. A coil spring surmounts a centrally apertured support plate that receives and is secured to the hollow column. A coil spring stands atop the support plate and the upper end of the coil spring is secured to a top plate that surmounts the post. A centrally apertured spacer plate is parallel to the top plate and is downwardly spaced apart from it. A plurality of bolts interconnects the top plate and spacer plate. The post retracts within the hollow column and the coil spring is compressed when a downwardly directed force is applied to the top plate. The coil spring unloads and restores the top plate and the spacer plate to their respective positions of repose when the downwardly directed force is removed. Each bolt is engaged by an eye loop at the end of a cable.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame having a lower support member, an upper support member and a pair of horizontal support members. The lower support member is secured to a base and includes an extension mechanism for raising and lowering the frame. The frame further including a support member and a pair of angled support members operably secured to the frame for supporting a plurality of target pads, each of the target pads positioned to assist a user in executing punches.

Abstract: A wooden dummy includes a body and a stand assembled to the body. The body has an outer circumferential surface divided into three equal zones oriented to three different directions. The three zones are respectively provided on a higher portion at a different height with a set of arm holes, into which three arm rods can be inserted for use as means to practice hand striking, blocking and so on. The stand is formed from three angled legs of different heights and orientations. The legs are located in the three zones at a lower portion thereof corresponding to the sets of arm holes in orientation and height, and can be used for practicing leg raising and kicking. Thus, one single wooden dummy can be flexibly used by one or more users of different heights.

Abstract: A portable punching bag apparatus including a support plate sized in width to fit, when horizontally oriented, within a doorway. A punching bag is supported from a central area of the lower surface of the support plate. A doorway contact bar is also connected to the support plate and extends beyond the side margins and the sides of the doorway. A door molding engaging bar is connected to the support plate parallel to the contact bar and positioned above the support plate such that the apparatus is supported on the top molding when the engaging bar is resting atop an upper edge of the top molding. A clamp support connected to the support plate supports an elongated clamp rod for tightening a distal end thereof against the wall above a top of the doorway whereby the apparatus is removably securable for use beneath the top of the doorway.

Abstract: An attack dummy is convertible between a strike dummy and a grappling dummy by exchanging a bottom portion adapted for a strike dummy for a bottom portion adapted for a grappling dummy.

Abstract: The present invention is a heavy training bag for pugilistic, martial and other similar arts, which provides uniform resistance and contains non-settling filler material. The bag comprises an optional support core contained within a cushion core, which in turn is contained within an impact core, which in turn is contained within an optional outer cover; further wherein the impact core is comprised of at least a rib, but preferably, a plurality of ribs.

Abstract: A striking apparatus is provided. The striking apparatus may be mounted to a wall and at least partially supported by a movement device in contact with a floor. The striking apparatus has a plurality of pads which may receive strikes from a user. Spring assemblies are utilized to absorb force applied by the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for kicking exercise, and more specifically, to an apparatus for kicking exercise which includes a plurality of hitting parts coupled to a body which is fastened to a gravity center frame or a running machine to enable martial arts exercise such as taekwondo, karate, kickboxing and the like, thereby enabling a user to do martial arts exercise by hitting and kicking the hitting parts with the hand and foot.

Abstract: The boxing training device of the present invention includes two hollow elastic elements which locate on two different positions. The boxing training device also includes two slidable and rigid sliders. The slider can be moved into the elastic element so that the elastic element can be limited by the slider. As such, the whole device does not sway when transporting without disassembling. Also, said device can provide a variety of way to use.

Abstract: A martial arts training system has a solid body formed of resilient material with a front surface, a back surface, side surfaces, a top surface, and a bottom surface. The front surface has a number of holes arranged thereon for receiving at least one accessory member. The system has at least one accessory having an attachment section shaped and sized to be received in a hole of the front surface and a training section adapted to extend from the front surface to form a contact target, such as an arm, leg, or weapon.

Abstract: A boxing training device including a main body and at least one boxing assembly is provided. The boxing assembly is mounted to an upper portion of a main body via a shell body. The shell body defines a receiving space, one end of a rod is disposed in the receiving space, and the rod is pivoted to the shell body via a pivoting portion. Two resilient members are disposed at two sides by the pivoting portion and resiliently engaged against between the rod and the shell body. Whereby, the boxing training device is easy to control so as to prevent users from being injured, simple in structure, and easy to assemble and convenient to store.

Abstract: A rotary type punching exerciser is disclosed. The rotary type punching exerciser includes a punchball, a support arm to support the punchball, the support arm being adjustable in length in a direction in which one end of the support arm extends, to enable adjustment of a punching cycle of the punchball, a support bar to support the other end of the support arm such that the support arm is rotatable by 360 degrees, the support bar being adjustable in length in a vertical direction, to enable adjustment of a punching height of the punchball, and a pedestal to support the support bar. With the use of the rotary type punching exerciser, a user can anticipate a movement path of the punchball, which allows the user to easily successively punch the punchball.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns an improved freestanding punching bag system. The present disclosure provides for compact packaging, reduced storage, and improved display of the device. Additionally, the present disclosure provides for decreased leaks of media that may be used inside the device. Finally, the present disclosure provides improved safety for an operator by positively securing a target to a post associated with the system, thereby preventing or minimizing any unexpected movement or rotation of the target about the post.

Abstract: A Wing Chun dummy including a plurality of transducers associated with the dummy, wherein a physical impact to the dummy activates at least one of the transducers to generate an output signal. In another example a device includes a body; a plurality of appendages; and a plurality of transducers associated with the appendages wherein the plurality of transducers are located such that a physical impact to any of the appendages activates at least one transducer to generate an output signal further wherein, different output signals are generated based on the direction of the impact to each appendage.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for translating gross human movement into electronic signals and therapeutic, training, or educational uses for the system. An exercising or video gaming system, comprising: a floor pad controller, and a striking controller. The floor pad controller having force sensor(s) and/or placement sensor(s) arranged in a pattern in the plane of a ground or floor. The striking controller having force sensor(s) and contact sensor(s) arranged in an curved grid between the outer layer of the striking controller and an inner core. Applying force to any sensor(s) in the floor pad controller or striking controller executes an action in response to an instruction from the exercising or video gaming system; and an inner core returnably coupled to a ground or floor of a room, so that the striking controller returns to an upright position after being struck by the user.

Abstract: A martial arts training device that includes an inner frame shaped to encircle an outer surface of a training bag, and an outer frame shaped to encircle the inner frame, wherein the inner frame has a center that is located at a different position than a center of the outer frame.

Abstract: A fighting arts shield like device designed to be carried or mounted. Through hitting the apparatus the contestant can condition and develop muscles and technique. The device may be either solid or hollow. The shield front is specifically developed to represent striking areas found on a human target and developed such that a properly delivered strike will land solidly; improper or techniques delivered from the wrong distance will not land appropriately. The backside is uniquely developed with features that enhance the holder's ability to hold and direct the shield thereby enhancing its utility. The shield is carried in a boxing on-guard position. The shield like device may have an optional electrical component that allows measurements to be made of the speed, power and force vectors of strikes where data may be instantaneously presented by audio and visual indicators or disaggregated or used at a later date.

Abstract: A ball-hitting glove assembly for boxing training has a glove, a ball and a rope. The glove has a palm section, a hand back section and a finger section. The rope is mounted securely on the glove and has a glove end and a ball end. The glove end of the rope is mounted securely on the hand back section. The ball end is opposite to the glove end of the rope. The ball is mounted securely on the ball end of the rope. The ball-hitting glove assembly is easily carried and is convenient for boxing-training at any time when a user travels or exercises outside. This is greatly practical for those who like boxing.

Abstract: Fixtures are provided for holding one or more martial arts boards while resisting undesired contact with the holder's hands. A pair of fixtures will each have a manually engageable handle secured to a base and adjustable strap structure to receive at least one breakable or re-breakable board and intimately secure the same. The base is preferably fixedly secured to the handle with a portion of the adjustable strap therebetween. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for a training apparatus. The apparatus includes a first member, a second member, and a biasing member. The first member has a concave engagement end opposite an extension end. The concave engagement end includes a recess defining an at least partially spherical engagement receiving space. The second member includes a convex engagement end disposed opposite an extension end. The convex engagement end has a substantially convex surface which is matingly receivable within the engagement receiving space of the first member. The biasing member is engaged with the first member and biases the engagement receiving space of the first member in a mating engagement within the convex engagement end of the second member. The convex engagement end of the second member is laterally displaceable from within the engagement receiving space in the first member in response to a displacing pressure.

Abstract: A slip and counter fight simulation apparatus has a plurality of arms that move in random/programmable fashion, directing jabs, hooks and upper-cut punches at an individual to thereby promote physical fitness, and provide fight training and/or fight simulations. The fight simulation apparatus comprises at least two substantially parallel opposing side walls. Each side wall includes at least three height-adjustable arms that traverse separate slots and are substantially parallel to one another. A glove appendage member is located on a proximate end of each of the arms. At least one counter area/element is provided. The arms are constructed and arranged to provide different punch configurations, including hook punches, straight punches or uppercuts and uppercut type punches, respectively.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) for use in martial arts or fitness training, comprises a strike surface adapted to be kicked or punched by a user during training, and mounting means (12) adapted for removably securing the strike surface (11) to a structural element, such as a door frame. The mounting means (12) are shaped and dimensioned so as to receive the structural element, and comprise at least one inflatable bladder (16) adapted upon inflation to cause the mounting means (12) to grip the structural element.

Abstract: A fight analysis system to objectively determine the quality and quantity of strikes in a fight. In one exemplary embodiment, one fighter wears a receiving module having a plurality of passive RFID tags at different locations that are read by a striking module (e.g., a knife) when the striking module lands on, or comes in proximity to, the receiving module, to provide the location of a strike. Force sensors in the striking module enable determination of the type and force of a landed strike. A graphical user interface module displays information gathered by the fight analysis system.

Abstract: An outfit assembly for combatants engaged in a martial arts competition, including a combat garment for generally covering the combatant, strike gear for covering at least portions of the combatants hands and feet, and strike coins for loosely adhering to portions of the combat garment. The combat garment includes a plurality of predetermined areas covered with first hook-and-loop fasteners. Each predetermined area corresponds with a predetermined strike zones. At least a portion of the strike gear is covered with second hook-and-loop fasteners and each respective strike coin is covered with third hook-and-loop fasteners adhesively matable with the first and second hook-and-loop fasteners.

Abstract: A training member used for training purposes, for promoting physical training in the fields of sports, where coordination, strength of hands and fingers and their stamina is extremely important. The training member, which helps to strengthen joints and muscle structure, thereby reducing the threat of traumas, is a pillow type bag (1) made from strong and resistant material, which can be filled with different types of filling (3). The edges of the bag are quilted with a seam (2) forming an edge (4), which makes it is possible to grab a hold of. The edge is wide enough that it can be grabbed hold of, thereby training the necessary muscle groups and learning grasping and holding. In addition, the bag can be tied on one side, which makes the removal and placement of filling material easy and comfortable.

Abstract: A training dummy assembly includes a base, a column, a tensioning mechanism, a dummy. The base rests on the ground. The column is pivotally coupled to the base. The tensioning mechanism resiliently couples the base to the column. The dummy has a shape of a torso with head and is formed out of foam with an outer latex skin. The torso of the dummy is mechanically coupled to the column.

Abstract: An exercising device includes a main body having an elongate cord and a grip, and a weight unit adjustably mounted on the cord. The weight unit includes a connecting block mounted on the cord, and a weighting block mounted on the connecting block. The connecting block has a flexible tapered mounting post and has a mounting hole. The weighting block has a tapered pressing hole pressing the mounting post. Thus, the mounting hole of the connecting block encircles the cord completely so that when the mounting post is pressed toward the cord by the pressing hole of the weighting block, the connecting block compresses the cord tightly so as to lock the weight unit on the cord of the main body.

Abstract: The design of a center weight lift bar, internal weights and strategically placed hand grips satisfies the different requirements for health and martial arts training that are presently not met by existing conventional training bags. The redesigned Core XT Trainer Bag is not only designed for a variety of exercises, the bag also employs the maximum in safety technology to avoid contact injury to the users. The extensive versatility of this trainer bag makes it a highly usable training tool due to it's replacement of multiple single function bags.

Abstract: A nestable training stand is provided. The stand includes a central frame member having upper and lower portions; and a base operatively coupled to the lower portion. The base comprises a U-shaped or V-shaped base member having first and second end portions; and a support member connected to and extending upwardly from the first and second end portions to the central frame member. One or more upper and/or lower weight support pins are coupled to the support member and central frame, respectively, and extend outward for holding weights to prevent the stand from moving. The central frame support may include a bend between a first point where it couples to the U-shaped or V-shaped base member and a second point where it couples to support member to shift the center of gravity of the stand backwards.

Abstract: Several embodiments of martial arts practice assemblies are described involving variations spanning from apparatus permitting movement along a single translational axis and about a single rotational axis to an embodiment mounted on a robotic arm enabling translation in all three axial directions and about all three rotational axes. A dual-lockout circuit requiring simultaneous activation by an operator and a user is used to activate the pneumatic system powering the assembly.

Abstract: A board holding apparatus for martial arts which includes a body having handles, elongate attachment member anchor points and at least one pair of board support mountings. A pair of collapsible board supports are movably secured normal to the body at the board support mountings.

Abstract: A heavy bag for use by martial arts practitioners to practice the martial arts, the heavy bag adapted to receive a sheath about its circumferential periphery, the sheath having a plurality of vertically longitudinal sleeves or pockets for the slidable receipt of semi-rigid tubes, rods, or pellets which would therefore be disposed about the circumference of the heavy bag and when struck by a martial arts practitioner with a select anatomical body part would toughen and desensitize the particular anatomical body part. In the preferred embodiment, the sheathing would be in two parts, a lower sheathing secured about the lower portion of the heavy bag by means of hook and loop fastener means, and an upper sheathing which would depend from the four point linkage used for hanging the heavy bag, the lower portion of the upper sheathing being secured by hook and loop fasteners about the circumference of the heavy bag.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved speed bag apparatus having a post 15 connected at its lower end 16 to a speed bag platform 50 by a vibration dampener 40. The vibration dampener rigidizes the connection between the post and the platform. The invention also includes a post collar 20 to guide and capture the post therein. The post is attached to a mounting apparatus which includes support members 31, 32, and 33 and a wall plate 30. The post collar also includes a pivoting clamp arm 60 which may be actuated by a turnable shaft 70 to grip the post as desired.

Abstract: An attack dummy is convertible between a strike dummy and a grappling dummy by exchanging a bottom portion adapted for a strike dummy for a bottom portion adapted for a grappling dummy.

Abstract: An interactive boxing training device is made up of an inner tube, an outer tube and a fluid propulsion system for propelling the outer tube outwardly along a generally horizontal axis in a stroke defined between a retracted position and an extended position, upon demand. A retraction system returns the outer tube to the retracted position after each stroke. The inner tube is mounted in a housing at a pivot point which allows 360 degrees of freedom of movement. The housing is itself mounted on an upright rail which allows the housing to have a vertically adjustable height. The retraction system is made up of one or more elastomeric elements which are stretched as the outer tube moves to the extended position and which are relaxed as the outer tube moves back to the retracted position. The housing is also removable from the upright rail so that the device can be pointed at a boxing trainee in order to simulate punches thrown at the boxing trainee.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a strike training machine that provides bidirectional resistance. The machine replicates the full and natural trajectory of the striking motion and provides resistance throughout extension and contraction of the striking motion. In this manner, the machine trains all muscles involved in a particular strike. The trajectory of the machine is user adjustable to accommodate different striking motions which include punches, kicks, elbow strikes, knee strikes, and throwing motions. In some embodiments, the machine applies a user specifiable amount of resistance. By adjusting the amount of resistance, the actor is able to overload train the muscle groups associated with the striking motions by gradually increasing resistance during training.

Abstract: A boxing or martial arts training and exercise device may include punching pads locationally displaced on a frame. Respective pads may be positioned in support on the frame for punching and kicking. Each pad can communicatively connect to one or more impact sensor. Each impact sensor can communicatively connect to a control unit. The control unit may be communicatively connected to a display. The impact sensor detects strikes to the pad. The impact sensor includes an accelerometer and a signal processor. The control unit includes an aggregator for receiving and logging strike metrics. The control unit directs sequences in the display according to a routine, and delivers indicators of strike metrics. The control unit includes a user interface for selection among sequences, as well as for selection of various menu items. A video of a human instructor or an animated avatar is viewable in a display.